A robust gardenia producing very large, full double white flowers with a rich perfume over a long autumn season. Vigorous and reliable as a feature or informal hedge.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Professor Pucci Gardenia
Botanically, Gardenia augusta 'Professor Pucci' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Professor Pucci Gardenia
Professor Pucci Gardenia suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Professor Pucci Gardenia does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Professor Pucci Gardenia does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Professor Pucci Gardenia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Professor Pucci Gardenia in the garden
Professor Pucci Gardenia earns its place for its fragrance, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Professor Pucci Gardenia with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Professor Pucci Gardenia
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